The 21st Century Screenplay

The 21st Century Screenplay: A Comprehensive Guide to Writing Tomorrow's Films

   Author(s): Linda Aronson  

        Publisher: Allen & Unwin, Year: 2010

                                        

 Description: 

A detailed and incredibly realistic screenwriting textbook is The 21st-Century Screenplay. It includes classical to avant-garde plays, from The African Queen and Tootsie to 21 Grams, Pulp Fiction, Memento, and Everlasting Sunlight of the Spotless Soul, an eagerly awaited sequel to the author's critically acclaimed book Scriptwriting Revised. This book is your road guide, taking you all the way from choosing a genius idea to plotting, editing, and rewriting a good screenplay, whether you choose to write features, shorts, adaptations, horror films, ensemble films, blockbusters, or art house movies. The 21st-Century Screenplay is important reading for beginners and veterans alike, offering a selection of insider survival advice on ingenuity under pressure, time-effective composition, and rising to the challenge of international competitions.